2012 Alaska elections

Federal

U.S. President

Main article: 2012 United States presidential election in Alaska

U.S. House of Representatives

Main article: 2012 United States House of Representatives election in Alaska

Republican incumbent Don Young, who has represented Alaska's at-large congressional district since 1973, ran for re-election.

State offices

State judiciary

Two statewide judicial seats were up for retention in 2012.

State Supreme Court

In the Alaska Supreme Court, one justice was up for retention: Justice Daniel Winfree who was appointed by Governor Sarah Palin in 2008.

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Court of Appeals

In the Alaska Court of Appeals, one judge was up for retention: Judge Joel Bolger who was appointed by Governor Sarah Palin in 2008.

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State legislature

Alaska Senate

Main article: 2012 Alaska Senate election

Alaska House of Representatives

Main article: 2012 Alaska House of Representatives election

Ballot measures

Four statewide ballot measures appeared on the ballot in Alaska: two in August and two in November.

Measure 1 (August)

| | | | ]] The Increase Maximum Local Residential Property Tax Exemption Initiative would allow cities and boroughs to increase the maximum residential property tax exemption from $20,000 to up to $50,000.

Measure 2

| | | | | | ]] The Alaska Coastal Management Question would establish a new coastal management program.

Bonding Proposition A

The Alaska Transportation Project Bonds Question would allow for a general obligation bond to be issued for the purpose of transportation projects in the state.

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Measure 1 (November)

The Alaska Constitutional Convention Question would create a convention to revise, alter or amend the state constitution.

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References

References

1. "Alaska elections, 2012".
2. "2012 General Election November 6, 2012 Official Results". elections.alaska.gov.
3. Klint, Chris. (February 22, 2012). "Rep. Don Young Files to Run for 21st Term". [[KTUU-TV.
4. "Alaska judicial elections, 2012".
5. (2007-11-19). "Gov. Names Winfree to Alaska Supreme Court".
6. (2008-08-29). "Governor Palin Appoints Joel H. Bolger". apostille.us.
7. "Alaska House of Representatives elections, 2012".
8. "Alaska 2012 ballot measures".
9. "Alaska Ballot Measure 1, Increase Maximum Local Residential Property Tax Exemption Initiative (August 2012)".
10. "August 28, 2012 Primary Election Results".
11. "Alaska Coastal Management Question, Ballot Measure 2 (August 2012)".
12. "Alaska Transportation Project Bonds Question, Bonding Proposition A (2012)".
13. "Alaska Constitutional Convention Question, Ballot Measure 1 (2012)".